Recent Case Victories
State v. Lopez et. al.
39 felony charges (fraud, forgery, theft by deception) dismissed against three co-defendants on a motion to suppress evidence in 4th District Court in Provo.
State v. Robertson
First degree felony rape charge dismissed and client released from jail after 71 days incarceration. Attorney Abe Bates successfully convinced the District Attorney that the complainant was lying after presenting damaging evidence he planned to use at trial.
State v. Vrieze
Felony drug possession (methamphetamine) charge dismissed in 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City.
Cedar City v. Meek
Misdemeanor drug possession (marijuana) and DUI charges dismissed on a motion to suppress evidence in the Iron County Justice Court.
State v. Mmureithi
Client originally charged with first degree felony aggravated kidnapping and forcible sexual abuse had all charges dismissed in Third District Court, Tooele Department.
State v. Mecham
Three felony weapons charges reduced to one misdemeanor attempt charge in Third District Court, West Jordan Department.
State v. Johnson
Felony grand theft auto charge dismissed after Attorney Abe Bates demonstrated to prosecutors that the vehicle in question was partially paid for by Defendant, despite the alleged victim's claims. (Second District, Ogden).
United States v. <redacted>
Attorney Abe Bates defended California resident caught with marijuana in Zions National Park. Abe secured a plea-in-abeyance for client whereby client could continue to use marijuana while on probation in California because of his medical marijuana license.
State v. Torrez
Felony methamphetamine charged reduced to misdemeanor and client avoided further jail despite a lengthy criminal history with multiple felony convictions for the same offense. (Third District, Salt Lake City)
City of Moab v. <redacted>
Attorney Abe Bates represented a pilot who was caught at a security checkpoint at the Moab airport with marijuana and a pipe. Abe got all charges dismissed, saving the pilot's license and career. (Grand County Justice Court).
State v. Marsh
Ten felony charges for sexual exploitation of a minor reduced to one count for attempt. (Third District, Salt Lake City). Attorney Abe Bates arranged employment for client after his case was resolved.
State v. Robarge
Second degree felony marijuana possession (six pounds) reduced to misdemeanor, client avoided any jail time. (Fourth District, Provo).
Salt Lake City v. Mutuasa
Blood result showing .18 blood alcohol concentration suppressed in DUI case in Salt Lake City Justice Court.
Riverton City v. Henman
Client charged with DUI (BAC .11), carrying a weapon while intoxicated, possession of alcohol by a minor, open container, expired registration, and parking in a handicapped zone. Result: not convicted of DUI, 5 remaining charges dismissed. (Riverton Justice Court).
Heber City v. <redacted>
Attorney Abe Bates defended police officer charged with domestic violence. Abe was able to get the charge reduced to a non-criminal infraction (disorderly conduct) and successfully represented the officer in the administrative review and POST proceedings, enabling the officer to keep his job.
Park City v. April
Assault/Domestic Violence charge reduced to disorderly conduct in Summit County Justice Court.
Client arrested for marijuana possession, DUI, no insurance, and reckless driving. Result: not convicted of any of the charges.
